USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter transfers from Vancouver to Middlesbrough
USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, 25, is finalizing a $2 million transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to English Championship side Middlesbrough. The son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, he played in all five US matches at the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Turkey. A 2025 MLS Best XI selection, he recorded five goals and 13 assists last season, helping Vancouver reach the MLS Cup and Concacaf Champions Cup finals. He will join fellow American Aidan Morris at Middlesbrough.
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Middlesbrough sign USA midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps
Middlesbrough have signed United States international midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Major League Soccer side Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old, who scored 20 goals in 167 appearances for the MLS club, featured in all five of the USA's games at the 2026 World Cup. Berhalter could make his debut for manager Kim Hellberg's side in the Carabao Cup first-round tie against Wrexham on 7 August 2026. He expressed his desire to continue improving as a player and person at Middlesbrough. Berhalter was born in London while his father Gregg, who later coached him for the US national team, was playing for Crystal Palace.
Middlesbrough sign USA midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps
Middlesbrough have signed USA international midfielder Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps for an undisclosed fee on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals in 167 appearances for the MLS club and featured in all five of the USA's games at the 2026 World Cup. Berhalter, born in London while his father Gregg played for Crystal Palace, could make his debut for Kim Hellberg's side in the Carabao Cup first-round tie against Wrexham on August 7. He expressed his desire to continue improving as a player and person at Middlesbrough.
Whitecaps transfer USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough
The Vancouver Whitecaps have transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC. Financial terms were not officially disclosed, but multiple reports indicate a $2 million transfer fee, with Vancouver retaining a sell-on percentage for any future transfer. Berhalter, 25, spent parts of seven seasons in MLS with Columbus Crew, Austin FC, and Vancouver, recording 14 goals and 27 assists in 147 regular-season matches. He made his USMNT debut in 2025 under coach Mauricio Pochettino and appeared in five matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including one start. Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster expressed gratitude for Berhalter's contributions and noted that the move to Europe was a desired opportunity for the player.
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Old TikTok of USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris Goes Viral Ahead of Middlesbrough Transfer
USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is reportedly close to transferring from Vancouver Whitecaps to English Championship club Middlesbrough, following in the footsteps of former Columbus Crew teammate Aidan Morris and Charlotte FC's Adilson Malanda. Berhalter impressed during the 2026 World Cup with five appearances, one goal, and one assist. In anticipation of a potential midfield partnership with Morris at Middlesbrough for the 2026/27 season, a 2020 TikTok video of the two players dancing to an edited Taylor Swift song has resurfaced and gone viral on social media, garnering over 350,000 views on one platform. Fans have reacted enthusiastically, with many calling for the video to be used as Berhalter's official announcement content.
Reports: USMNT's Sebastian Berhalter Leaving Vancouver Whitecaps for Middlesbrough
Multiple reports indicate that Sebastian Berhalter, a 25-year-old midfielder for the Vancouver Whitecaps and the United States men's national soccer team, is set to transfer to Middlesbrough of the English Championship. The transfer fee is approximately $2 million. Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, has been a seven-year MLS veteran, playing for Columbus, Austin, and Vancouver. He scored his second international goal and added an assist during the 2026 World Cup against Turkey, becoming the first USMNT player to achieve that stat line in the modern World Cup era. This season, he is Vancouver's second-leading scorer with six goals and a team-high seven assists, earning an All-Star selection. He was held out of a recent match due to transfer negotiations. His contract was set to expire at the end of the calendar year.
Sebastian Berhalter finalizing transfer to Middlesbrough from Vancouver Whitecaps
USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is finalizing a transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to English Championship side Middlesbrough, according to sources. The 25-year-old, who is out of contract this winter, will move in the summer transfer window for a fee of approximately $2 million. Berhalter was held out of Vancouver's recent match as the deal progressed. He featured for the United States at the 2026 World Cup, appearing in all five matches and scoring against Turkey. Berhalter was named to the MLS Best XI in 2025 and earned All-Star recognition in 2026. He recorded five goals and 13 assists last season while helping Vancouver reach both the MLS Cup final and Concacaf Champions Cup final. The son of former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter, he has 18 caps and will join fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris at Middlesbrough.
Sebastian Berhalter finalizing transfer to Middlesbrough from Vancouver Whitecaps
USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is finalizing a transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough in the English Championship, according to sources. The 25-year-old, out of contract this winter, will move in the summer window for a fee around $2 million. Berhalter, son of former USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter, played in all five US matches at the 2026 World Cup, scoring against Turkey. He was named to the MLS Best XI in 2025 and earned All-Star recognition in 2026. He had five goals and 13 assists last season, helping Vancouver reach the MLS Cup final and Concacaf Champions Cup final. Berhalter joins fellow American midfielder Aidan Morris at Middlesbrough. His rise from a $50,000 MLS acquisition to a World Cup player and Championship transfer is highlighted as a remarkable story.
Sebastian Berhalter finalizing transfer to Middlesbrough from Vancouver: Sources
U.S. national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter is finalizing a transfer from Vancouver Whitecaps to Middlesbrough in the English Championship, according to sources. The 25-year-old, out of contract this winter, will move in the summer window for a fee around $2 million. Berhalter, who scored for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup and was named to the MLS Best XI in 2025, had five goals and 13 assists last season. He joins fellow American Aidan Morris at Middlesbrough. Berhalter was acquired by Vancouver in 2022 for just $50,000 in allocation money.